December Time * Holiday Time

Medindi Manor wants to  wish everyone a Merry Christmas, 

Happy New Year & 

Season Greetings to all other Religion Guests. 

Medindi's Engaged Couple

Martina and Thomas got engaged while on holiday here in Cape Town while staying with us at Medindi Manor. A first for the Manor and what a great celebration it was for us to share this special moment with two fantastic guests. Martina met Thomas in Vienna, Austria while she was studying in the same department that Thomas was working in. It was  a - "love at first sight"- moment! Martina is still staying in Vienna with Thomas and continuing her Doctorate in Neurology. Medindi Manor wishes Martina and Thomas all the best for the life together! 

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Martina and Thomas stayed in room 204, the Honeymoon suite. If you wish to stay in our honeymoon suite, please contact us on 021 686 3563 for more information.

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African Dance Theatre

                       

Spring has Sprung!!

  

Here at Medindi, Spring is in the air and we want you to see it! If the pictures are not enough you are welcome to come and see for your self..

 

 

With Kyle being back from the UK, Kudzi and Blessings will be working very hard with Kyle to make sure our garden is tip top for the spring to come. After all the rain fall we've been having this past few months, the weeds are taking chances and the guys will have to stop them fast.

 

 

Kyle is already making the garden more colorful with new pretty flowers that he is adding to the bedding's. For more pictures of the newbies you will have to stay tuned!

Enjoy the pictures of our beautiful garden...

August Comments

Thank you for the very nice comments, we enjoy making our guests happy and ensuring the have a memorable stay at Medindi Manor.

Beautiful Place, Thank you - Prashina Kallideen - KZN
Another nice stay at Medindi, Thanks - Simon de Bruijn - Zimbabwe
Thanks, Excellent Hospitality - Shjarnel - Mosselbay
Super! - Reaneri - Germany
A Lovely place and an absolute friendly staff - Amoury - Germany
Very friendly, all super - Theresa Ehrhardt - Germany
Its a very nice place to stay & friendly staff, thanks so much - Euderling - Germany

 We wish all our German guests above the best ahead, we enjoyed having the group stay with us and hope to see each one again soon!

Medindi's Award

Medindi Manor is showing off this amazing award from Tripadvisor!! 

Thank you to Tripadvisor for "advising" guests about Medindi and a big thanks to our fantastic guests for all the comments left about us, from good to bad and definitely working on the bad..

Improving is learning from mistakes and we enjoy learning.

If you haven't read our comments or left a comment on tripadvisor, go to  http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g2427350-d624424-Reviews-Medindi_Manor-Rosebank_Western_Cape.html and get reading and typing..

**Weekend Specials**

Medindi's Weekend Special is on, this weekend and next weekend!! Take advantage of this special offer as we only have a few selected rooms with specials. Contact us on 021 686 3563 for more information on our Weekend Specials.

 Bed & Breakfast with a              PriceTwist!

Don't miss it!

Medindi's Recommended Restaurants

I have had the pleasure of dining at two restaurants in the last two weeks which I think our guests would enjo!

The first restaurant is called Don Pedro's. Situated in roodebloem rd Woodstock, is this Victorian-60's feel, petite restaurant. Everything about this restaurant was amazing. The decor - hanging drape curtains, old wooden furniture and great pictures from the past. A big piano standing in the middle of the room and a bar for those popping in just for a drink. The food was to-die-for, tasy, delicious and well presented. The ladies working at Don Pedro's are so friendly and always happy to tell you The Story. Affordable evening out for two with a tasty meal and great entertainment. Be sure to try this place out, for more information or bookings go to www.donpedros.co.za

The second restaurant is called Jamaica Me Crazy! The complete Jamaica atmosphere, even the waitors are jamaican! This restaurant also in roodebloem st, Woodstock is a fun place to visit if you are looking for some cocktails or hanging out with friends around a log fire for the cold winter months coming. A very lively restaurant and bar with a big selection of yummy food. The staff is friendly and very helpfull. Look out for their Happy Hours between 5 and 7pm and daily specials! If you want more information or want to book a table go to www.jamaicamecrazy.co.za

Rainy Days at Medindi

A rainy day in Cape Town means a warm fire burning at Medindi Manor Guest House. Medindi has 4 rooms with build in fire places which we light each night for the guests staying here. It creates that extra special touch to what we enjoy giving to our guests. 
Why wait, book now for those rainy days coming to Cape Town and enjoy your build in fire place.

La Mer Spa Day at Medindi Manor!

The La Mer Spa day at Medindi Manor was a success! 

The ladies from La Mer were pampering their guests in our rooms, with background music and a fire to help create a peaceful mood. Each guest was welcomed with a beautiful smile and showed up to the rooms where the La Mer ladies did a facial and a upper body massage for about 45min. After pampering, each guest received a small gift bag and had a over view of all the products available (to purchase as well) with a coffee & tea in Medindi's dinning room to finish the pampering off.

If you you would like more information on either product or pamepering, please call them on 021 683 5657.

We have enjoyed being the host for La Mer's Spa day and hope to have them with us again soon. Thank you La Mer for choosing Medindi!

April Comment and Guests who visit Medindi!

Wonderful again! Will be back. - Michael Shacklock - South Africa

Heerlik geslaap, dankie! - Louis Visser - South Africa

Wayne + Melinda Colquitt - Michigan, USA

Lovely Hotel, very enjoyable stay, Thanks - Mark & Jo Southernwood - Hitchin, UK

Bert Nys - De Shutter - Belgium

Wonderful, Thanks. Will be back - W Barsile - South Africa

Paul Mpuru - Soweto, Johannesburg

Enjoyed my stay, Will be back - Dave - Soweto, Johannesburg

Thank you! - Hellermans - Antwerp, Belgium

Zehna - Brussels, Belgium

Microwave, plates, ect. Well done. - Vuyo - Cresta, South Africa

Excellent! - Ivon Castrique - Belgium

Thank you, Lovely altogether - Walkers - UK

We enjoyed it very much! - B & M Hilscher - Munich, Germany

Kevin Schafer - Orlando, Florida

Wonderful Place!! - Jonathan Walton - Grahamstown

Use Frequently! - Brooks Spector - Parkhurst, Johannesburg

Wonderful - Mpho - Pretoria

Errol - KZN

This was the best start possible for our stay in SA. Best kept secret, nicely close to the airport. Thanks for the hospitality! - M Salemink - Netherlands

SA's best kept secret - Agatha - Johannesburg

Girish Kotwal - Louisville, KY, USA

Very exceptional, good staff - Edge Kwaramba - Johannesburg

Good Hospitality - Chihana - Malaui

Mari Wasiri - University of Malaui

Whats happening in May!

Hi everyone, I am listing a few of many events that will be happening in and around Cape Town this May. Have a look and take the opportunity to book a night or two at Medindi and enjoy what Cape Town has to offer. Look our for accommodation specials on our website www.medindimanor.com or call us on 021 686 3563.

1st of May   Teddie Bear Fair at the Buitenverwachting Wine Farm, Constantia Valley, 10am till 4pm, R20 adults R10 kids, Lots of fun things to do and lots of food and wine stalls

4th May   Constantia Food and Wine Festival, The Constantia Uitsig Cricket Oval, Tickets: R120 per person per day and include tastings at various wine farms. You can purchase your tickets via webtickets, at participating wine farms or at the entrance. Contact: Carryn on +27 (0)83 679-4495

5 - 6 May   Olive Festival, at Allesverloren Farm in Riebeeck Kasteel, For more information contact them at 022 461 2320 or visit www.allesverloren.co.za


7th May    Big Fish Little Fish Montessori Charity Golf Day, in Mowbray Contact: Michelle or Kim on +27 (0)21 556-3453 for more information.



7 - 13 May   National Bird Week, at the Agulhas National Park, For more information contact them on 028 435 6078 or visit www.agulhas.org.za

9-10 May   Mind Body & Spirit Marketing Indaba, held at the CTICC, Entrance to Expo is free if you show your business card. Bookings: http://http//www.marketingindaba.com

11th May   Marimba Festival at the Baxter Theatre, Mass performance with more than 120 players on stage, Bookings: 021 671 6076

15th May   Hostex Cape held at the CTICC, Exhibitions & Conferences / Food & Wine / Travel & Tourism, Contact 011 835 1565


31st May   Warm up for the winter at Durbanville Hills Wine Estate, R150 per person gets you welcoming drinks and more taste perks. Bookings: 021 558 1300 or email sibrown@durbanvillehills.co.za

** March Comments**

Incredibly relaxing, this place makes you feel like, " I knew I needed this" Thanks. - Brian Ourien - South Africa

 Scifest Group - Adam Selinger - Sydney,Australia

Had a beautiful stay. Your staff was very friendly & helpful. Thanks - Duduzile Mofelo -South Africa

Scifest Group - I'll never forget this wonderful stay!! - Mirta Ranaldi - Naples, Italy

Paul Cox - Johannesburg

Very comfortable, home away from home - D Howard - Port Elizabeth

A class Act!!! - B Parschall & K Rodgers - Johannesburg

The staff here is so wonderful & helpful! Thank you for all of the help & making it a great experience! - Albert & Kara Lin - San Diego, Ca, USA

So beautiful, So peaceful, So delightful xx :-) - A Souris - South Africa

Grethe & Ruine Birkland - Norway

Fantastic place, Thank you - Miki Fukushima - USA

EW Miller - Pretoria, South Africa

** February Comments **

Great Stay, Fantastic! - Phumzile Ngcongo - South Africa
A Lovely place - Excellent Hospitality - Rajesh Rampersad - South Africa
Thank you for a wonderful and very comfortable stay - Colleen and Peter Frost - South Africa

Wonderful Place!! - Mark & Susan Harrisons - South Africa
Great Stay - Thanks! - Lesley and Simon de Bruijn - Zimbabwe
We enjoyed it a lot! - Ursula & Kay - Germany

Great place, great people. If I had a guardian angel during my stay @ Medindi/Cape Town, that angel is Rita! Thank you!!! - Mwamy Sykes - Tanzania
It is good to be here again - Aubrey Sithebe - South Africa

A Marvellous place to stay! - Dorothee a& Raymond Hafner - Switzerland
Pretty Garden - Vanitha &Serashnee Govender - South Africa
Thank you to Rita - Kayoko Shinozaki & Titeuko Jakaya - Japan

Thank you for your kind, thoughtful hospitality - Ben Brooks - IQAA South Africa
Had the most peaceful stay! Thanx 4 your hospitality. Thanx Jeanine! - Happy & Elijah Mtileni
Thank you for your kindness and excellent service. Had a great stay! - Peter Degroof

Thank you for the kindness and great service - Benade Vermeulen - South Africa
Love it! - Kerryn & Co - United States
Lovely place. Thank you - Cheryl & Neil Coulter - Australia
The real thing to be in, Bravo!!! - Marlene & Silla - Saldanha

Very nice. - Wouter - Netherlands
Fantastic Hotel, and nice people - Anne - Netherlands
Fantastic place, excellent service - Rune Kjonsvik & Omar Mekki - Norway

Thank you for a paradise in the city. See you again. - Chris & Daniela Goedhels - South Korea
I enjoyed my stay, felt home away from home, tx for such great hospitality & warmth, God Bless!!! - Mpho - Johannesburg

Wonderful stay, will come back - M Ware - Help2stay South Africa
Exquisite, Fantastic, Awesome, sure will be back :-) x 10 - T Nyambuya - Zimbabwe
They were so nice again :-) - Anne - Holland
"Heerlyk huis in een heerlyke tuin, mooi startpunt van SA". - Dagmar - Holland

Super Rugby 2012

 Rugby fever is in the air and Cape Town is getting ready for one of many big games tomorrow 25 February when Stormers are playing agains the Hurricanes. 

With 7 more games here in the Mother City, why not book in with Medindi Manor and be sure to not miss a game. Medindi Manor has 15 beautiful rooms for the rugby fans and with only 10mins away from Newlands stadium, you are sure to get the most out of your stay.

                The following games are coming to Cape Town:

                     Saturday 3 March    - Stomers vs Sharks

                                Friday 16 March      - Stormers vs Blues

                     Saturday 31 March  - Stomers vs Bulls

                     Saturday 12 May     - Stormers vs Cheetahs

                     Saturday 19 May     - Stormers vs Waratahs

                     Saturday 30 June     - Stormers vs Loins

                     Saturday 14 July      - Stormers vs Rebels 

We are 100% behind the Stormers.

      GO STORMERS!!

*January Comments*

Thanks! All perfect! - Walter Engl, Ulrike Huber - Austria

Thanks! Lovely place! - Oskar Nilsson & Nathalie Signer - Sweden

We will be back!! - Mike & Margie Hartman - Alberton

Very Nice! - Elita, Felix, Mihai and Monica Mutiu - Romania

Lovely, Lovely Bed, Food, Staff, will be back! - Jutta Store - UK

Nice Quiet place! - Micheal Pofucek - Sweden

An excellent place to rest after a very long journey! Very friendly and quiet! - Louis Borgida - France

Quiet, pleasant with fantastic staff - 5 Stars! - Inet Lind - France

Very well facility - Miriam & D van Noort - Holland

Very nice stay, thank you - Stefan & Susan Peppelenbos - Netherlands

Great stay, Quiet, Comfortable, Fantastic staff! Thank you - Sushmita Shivkumar - USA
Fantastic place, peaceful and tranquil - Francis - Port Elizabeth

Very nice days, Thanks - Paul & Riny Leers - Netherlands

Very quiet, nice! Good food, Thank you - Laura & Ed Leber - USA

Yasuo Shinozaki @ Medindi Manor

We are honoured to have Yasuo Shinozaki staying at Medindi Manor in January and February. Yasuo lives in London with his beautiful wife and children. We enjoy having Yasuo stay with us and enjoy listening to so many interesting stories and things happening behind the scenes of a conductor and the concerts. If you want to know more about Yasuo and his concerts, you can visit his website www.yasuoshinozaki.com.

He will be conducting a few more times with other famous musicians. His next performance will be on the 9th of February at City Hall 20h00, to book tickets go to www.cpo.org.za.

Some questions I asked Yasuo:

1. What do you like most about being a conductor?

Firstly, I love the orchestra sound and I’m happy to make music with the orchestra musician. This is a big pleasure and exciting for me to create something with many people. And it’s always memorable and impressive for me to meet many countries’ people.

2. Is there any thing you don't like of being a conductor?

I tried to find it but I could not find anything. Oh, I found one thing. I hate an airplane. It’s just boring for me to stay on the aircraft for a long time.

3. How many times have you been to South Africa, and how many of those times was it to Cape Town?

I’m coming to SA about every half year and staying two or three weeks each. This is my third visiting to Cape Town. I’ve been in Johannesburg four times and Durban five times. SA is a wonderful country because of nature and good people!!

4. How many hours to put in everyday for training?

The conductor can not practice at home. Can you imagine that the conductor is practice at the front of mirror ?? Strange, isn’t it ? But I’m studying the score (music note for conductor) every morning and often continue it in the afternoon at home. If I have a rehearsal, I study the score in the early morning. This is not too easy since I have to stand at the front of 80-100 professional musicians without any practice.

5. Why do you keep coming back to Medindi Manor? "his answer was...

Medindi's Flowers

*Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Race Special*

The Pick n Pay Cape Argus 2012 is around the corner and we are just as excited to be apart of this race as all 35 000 cyclists are.

Being minutes away from the airport and City Centre, our accommodation is ideal for that well rested night and early morning wake up.

For this special event we are delighting our guests with a pre-loading-pasta-dinner night and making breakfast available earlier than normal for the race day.

We want to make your race a memorable one, so gear up and book with us, so you can be ready!

For more information contact us on        021 686 3563 or email us on reservations@medindimanor.com

      

Come and see our Natural Wonder!

TABLE MOUNTAIN has made all South Africans very proud, when recently it was awarded one of the Top7 Natural Wonders of the World.

This flat-topped mountain in the heart of Cape Town has so much to offer to the tourist and locals. From the cable car taking you up to the top, showing you breathe taking views and priceless memories to hiking up the steep mountain trails and walking through the unique fauna and flora it has to show.

The Cable car is a great and easy way to go to the top, going up in a car that turns 360 degrees so one can see from every angle. On top of the mountain there is a restaurant where you can grab a bite to eat or just freshen up. Well paved paths lead you on a tour all around the top where you can see up close all the unique and endangered Cape fynbos, growing wild. Animals common on the mountain are "dassies" a rock hyrax and also some porcupines, mongooses, snakes and tortoises.

Hiking on the mountain is a lot fun for those feeling energetic. Some trails are fairly easy and there are some tough trails for the more experienced hiker. The trails are well laid out and easy to read and follow. Seeing all the beautiful plants and rock formations up close and feeling that satisfaction after reaching the top is priceless.

When faceing the mountain from the waterfront's side you will see Devil's peak on the left and Loins head together with signal hill on the right. You will be in for a treat when reading about the stories on Wikipedia or other sites of how these mountains got their names.

If you haven’t been to see Table Mountain or experienced what the mountain has to offer, you are missing out! So get traveling, get down to Cape Town and come and see this Natural Wonder for yourself.

The Gwagwa Family from Umzinkulu, KZN

We were once again deligthed to have the Gwagwa family staying with us. It's great to see big families like them going on holiday together and having so much fun as a family. Great example for everybody to take and make the best of family time.

( Gwagwa family: Babalo, Cleta, Thembeka, Balongile, Sive, Vuvu, Sithobile, Bhobho, Mava and Zondi with Medindi staff: Mamalema, Blessings, Kedebone,Zyanda and Vincent)

Thank you Gwagwa family for staying with us and brining your friendly and fun sperit with. We look forward to seeing you next time. Safe travels and let us know how its going!

                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                             Regards,  Medindi Staff